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Iran, Europe in Urgent Talks to Avert Nuclear Sanctions

8/23/2025

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with officials from France, Germany, and Britain to avert UN sanctions on its nuclear program by August 31.
Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA amid tensions with Israel, heightening concerns over uranium enrichment.
European officials stressed the need for Iran to engage meaningfully to prevent sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal's "snapback" mechanism.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with officials from France, Germany, and Britain to avert UN sanctions on its nuclear program by August 31.
Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA amid tensions with Israel, heightening concerns over uranium enrichment.
European officials stressed the need for Iran to engage meaningfully to prevent sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal's "snapback" mechanism.